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Jun 30, 2008 | 01:24 PM

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Temp Control display out....???

I was driving yesterday and my display for the temp readout and the screen was blank. I hope it's just a fuse if any one has had this happen to them please let me know....

Jun 30, 2008 | 01:25 PM

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Were your headlights on? There's no fuse...

Jun 30, 2008 | 01:30 PM

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Were your headlights on? There's no fuse...

No it was sunny out... had the twilight sentinel on (Canadian car). I don't like to hear that there is no fuse.

Jun 30, 2008 | 01:35 PM

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No it was sunny out... had the twilight sentinel on (Canadian car). I don't like to hear that there is no fuse.

Not to over simplify it, but the first thing I would do it check the dimming switch for the interior lights and make sure it's not turned off.

Jun 30, 2008 | 01:40 PM

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Not to over simplify it, but the first thing I would do it check the dimming switch for the interior lights and make sure it's not turned off.

No I appreciate any help... I thought of that straight away. the little dial on the left with the light bulb on it. I turned it all around.

Jun 30, 2008 | 01:56 PM

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Well don't panic just yet.

I know "Englandgreen" did a write up on re-soildering the connections in there.... it's not hard from what I remember... try a search for "HVAC display" or something... I'll try as well.

This should help...

EDIT::: Try this one...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=HVAC+DISPLAY

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Jun 30, 2008 | 02:28 PM

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EDIT::: Try this one...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=HVAC+DISPLAY

Thanks but after skimming the thread it looks like it's more for dim displays than no displays... I was kinda looking for a quick fix. who isn't. I will take a cruise and see if I can see anything at all on the display...

Jun 30, 2008 | 02:31 PM

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That is the difinitive thread on the Forum...
Short answer... bad solder joints... circuit board needs to be re-soldered...
The thread gives you DIY instructions.
If you are not comfortable doing it yourself
David Ruberg CF ID Mandigital will fix it for about $50 including a 5 year guarantee
His e-mail is digitalguy_1@charter.net

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Jun 30, 2008 | 02:32 PM

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Did you try tapping on it?

Jun 30, 2008 | 02:33 PM

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Check out the DIY sticky in Tech

Jun 30, 2008 | 02:34 PM

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In daylight the dim display is not visible... It is just barely visible at night....

Jun 30, 2008 | 02:39 PM

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Thanks guys... No I didn't tap it. Are you serious? tap it right on the display screen? I have rubber mallet... small tap.

Jun 30, 2008 | 02:40 PM

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Thanks guys... No I didn't tap it. Are you serious? tap it right on the display screen? I have rubber mallet... small tap.

Serious. Just use your finger.

Jun 30, 2008 | 02:48 PM

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Serious. Just use your finger.

I will try that sounds quick and easy... Just curious did you used to own a ford... Hitting them seems to help (If that doesn't fix it get a bigger hammer)

Jun 30, 2008 | 02:54 PM

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I will try that sounds quick and easy... Just curious did you used to own a ford... Hitting them seems to help (If that doesn't fix it get a bigger hammer)

Then we'll see a "WTB a new screen. Cracked my @&#@%# display!!!!!" thread

Jun 30, 2008 | 04:38 PM

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Feel your pain. I am sure you have bad solder joints, tapping the screen makes the chip contacts stronger and makes the display brighter for a while before going dim and out again. I resolderd (did a **** poor job) the joints and that worked for a while but the display finally gave way. I recently bought a used unit for $33 and swapped the boards out and have a perfect working display again. Should not cost you more than $100 for a used one or $50 for repairs.

Jun 30, 2008 | 09:56 PM

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I tapped it and came back like new again thanks for the quick fix.... I know it will go out again but I will try the fix at that time... thanks

Jun 30, 2008 | 10:22 PM

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EDIT::: Try this one...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=HVAC+DISPLAY

took me 45 minutes to do the repair

Jul 1, 2008 | 12:13 AM

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took me 45 minutes to do the repair

Zilla you live near me maybe you could supervise this little operation... I could buy the beer

Jul 1, 2008 | 12:49 AM

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Zilla you live near me maybe you could supervise this little operation... I could buy the beer

Where about do you live? I am in Langley.

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